HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,286 km
5,149 miles
SJU
San Juan
United States
Distance
8,286 km
5,149 mi / 4,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

HEL SJU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
IATA Code HEL SJU
ICAO Code EFHK TJSJ
City Helsinki San Juan
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 179 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 18.440000, -66.000000

Helsinki (HEL) to San Juan (SJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, United States is 8,286 kilometers (5,149 miles / 4,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Finland with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:39 in Helsinki, it's 05:39 in San Juan. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Juan (SJU) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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